Lleka General Trade
| Business Location: | Township |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Branch: | Waterberg |
| Business Start Date: | |
| Busniess Type: | Company |
Business Dynamics and Challenges
Business Activities:
Lleka General Trade started selling tyres and providing front suspension service to local/passing motorists. Lleka General Trade is in Ext 1, Marapong, Lephalale along the busy main road connecting location with town and informal settlements, it is approximately 15km from Lephalale town.
“When you deal with us, Lleka General Trade, you must be rest assured that you are in capable care of our professionals. This is because we serve a diverse clientele, ranging from small businesses to mining houses in Lephalale area. Our strength is that we deliver all kinds of related service including tyre repair service, front suspension, wheel balancing and alignments, etc. We are a service-oriented business that offers quality and outstanding service for all motorists” says Mr Aphane, the director of Lleka.
Client needed additional and advanced tools and equipment to run a successful tyre fitment centre.
Challenges/Needs:
Discussions with Waterberg Business Advisor & Assessment of business revealed, amongst other things the following weaknesses:
• Insufficient tools and equipment
• Absence of Marketing Materials e.g. Signage
• Lack of Financial Systems
• Lack of Human Resource Systems
Intervention Insights and Results
Intervention Details:
• Client was with application for funding through Asset Assist Support Programme and was approved for R244 950.00
Outcome Details:
• The business procured additional tools and equipment for the business, this subsequently increased and improved services offered.
• Turnover increased from R750 549 to R1 055 874 pa, a 41% growth.
• The business created an additional job, increasing employment from 3 to 4 permanent employees
• Turnover increased from R750 549 to R1 055 874 pa, a 41% growth.
• The business created an additional job, increasing employment from 3 to 4 permanent employees
Client Feedback
Client Comments:
In the year 2024we applied for Asset Assist seeking assistance in funding and expanding on our tyre repair business. Our application was successful and we are greatful to Sedfa for that. The service we received from Sylvester Kgaripane was beyond excellent he kept us posted through the application process. As a result of the intervention we were able to acquire full machinery for our tyre repair business. Our business has increased its revenue and we also created permanent employment. Our business balance sheet has improved by R250 000.00 in assets.
